2006 MINI 1.6L Petrol · BT56 FVL
2006 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23/12/2006. Recorded mileage 133,759 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1598cc
BT56 FVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/09/2025
- 133,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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BT56 FVL Mileage History
- 06/09/2023127,680 mi
- 07/09/2023127,680 mi
- 07/09/2024131,533 mi+3,853 mi
- 19/09/2024131,589 mi+56 mi
- 12/09/2025133,759 mi+2,170 mi
Average of roughly 3,012 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BT56 FVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mini Mini (BT56 FVL) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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